1965 was tough for people. Bloody Selma in Alabama , the Watts riot in Los Angeles and the Battle of Ia Drang in Vietnam. Songs like this got people thru tough times.
OMG! Probably haven't heard this classic since it was released in 65. God werent the mid 60s a marvelous time for RB music Motown Stax Chess etc. Yikes I was a HS freshman in 65. Sweet Jesus where did all the years go!
Went to sleep but had this song on my mind. '65 l was 11 yrs old but my older brother always bought new 45s and would work around the house singing them. I didn't know who made it but I do now.
Tony Clarke also had a few other hits like, Woman, Love And A Man. But even if he never cut another record, The Entertainer is more than enough to ensure his legacy as one of Northern Soul's absolute masters. He is greatly missed.
@@MikeBlitzMag A monster on the UK Northern Soul Scene. We didn't have much access to even hit US imports until after 1971, so thousands were missed, but later became big club records. They're still turning up. :-)
@@drwhatson Yes, quite familiar with it. Two of the best records ever made (Frankie Beverly And The Butlers' If That's What You Wanted and Wade Flemons' Jeanette) are key parts of that wonderful movement!
I used to hear this when I was a kid on WTMA (now a talk station) in Charleston SC. Someone mentioned the Brits and their "Northern Soul" movement regarding obscure R&B from the classic pre-synthesizer golden age. Here in the Southeastern US, we call it "Beach Music." Whaever you call it, it's music that makes you feel good to be alive.
Tony Clarke was my friend in Los Angeles in the early seventies. He even stayed at my apartment for awhile. An entriguing fellow. But I miss his craziness. Great to see this video. Jerry P.
HOW'S IT GOING JERRY P.? DID YOU KNOW THAT TONY CLARKE ONLY LIVING SON (GENO CLARKE SR.)HAS A FACEBOOK PAGE? I'M SURE GENO WOULD LOVE TO HEAR ABOUT THE MEMORIES YOU AND HIS FATHER HAD LIVING TOGETHER(ME TO). DO YOU HAVE ANY VIDEOS OF YOU AND TONY CLARKE OR KNOW OF ANY LIVE PERFORMANCES MADE OF TONY??I APPRECIATE ANY RESPONSE(I WILL ALSO FORWARD YOUR RESPONSE ON TO GENO CLARKE SR. AS WELL).THANK-YOU!!ONE LOVE🙏🏿✌🏿
My mate and I were living in Windsor back in 1977 and played this song along with The Impressions "People get Ready" over and over...great memories...wonder how my mate is ...I haven't seen him for around 40years...sure he'd love to hear this again
This, I believe, should be in the top 100 songs made. HOw many entertainers can relate to this song - no matter what, you have to give a performance. He nailed this song., It will always be one of my favorites.
Sweet soul music always have liked this song I remember dancing at the teen center to this jam we would hangout at the corner store and sing this song and other hits that was on the charts back in the day
Oh, my goodness I haven't heard this song since I was a kid. I never knew who sang it. So happy I stumbled across this video. I've declared this " Good Music Day" because I will be scouring the internet looking for more gems like this!😍😊😍
This was my favorite song I still listen to it I remember him singing it back in the day he was so talented with such a tragedy ending his career we all miss you tony!
2020,I haven't heard this song in years. It's bringing tears to my eyes. The best times of my youth.My parents allowed my sister and to go to backyard dances, sock-hops,dances at other schools. My parents, sister, most of my friends have passed away. Just listening puts me in a good place and thinking about all the fun we use to have. I refuse to dwell on the negative s### that was going, we had family, we had friends, we looked out for one another, we stayed in a neighborhood, not the hood,we respected, teachers, elders , church people, we fought, we argued but we still go along. Music will always keep me happy, especially those memorable songs that gives warm feelings and good thoughts. Thanks RU-vid,for providing podcasts I can subscribe to.
I love my old school music. It was soooo much to do in the 60's 70's most of the 1980's it was gangs and gangsta's but not like today... My neighborhood was safe gangs was organized and their was a sense of unity...
Charles Batts a big favourite of my precious dad Who loved his soul music and was a huge collector of soul music as a young teenager in the late sixties I heard all these tunes as a child in England north London in the early eighties Rip real soul music
REAL music back. Fingerpopping and everything. Although I was a young girl ( that black and white film gives it away), I loved this song. Sadness beneath the surface, I can relate then and now.
I was thirteen years old in Nan's house. She lived next door to a rooming house. They played all the hits! I'd sit on the stoop watching " innocently all nonsense." The older guys would just smile at the young girls. They never dare hit in you. Grandmas would school them with a quickness. At least mine did.
Wow I had forgot about this song! I was 11?!!! Loved it back then and now, we grew up Bumping oldies and old school in the hood, thanks so much for uploading this lil treasure..
Been hearing this song since I was a young kid. This is the first time I have seen it performed and the first time I had ever seen Tony, or heard about his story. Thanks, great video. R.I.P., to The Entertainer.
